Lukas Eric Kelly-Heald is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for Wellington Phoenix. He developed through the club’s youth system after progressing through local academies alongside his twin brother, Alby Kelly-Heald, a goalkeeper.

Kelly-Heald’s versatility across the defensive line and strong positional awareness have seen him rise through the Phoenix academy into the professional setup. His twin brother Alby followed a similar development pathway, representing the same youth clubs and Wellington Phoenix academy before pursuing his own playing career.